Chip Wilson on Building Lululemon, Goal Setting, and the Power of Reading

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon Athletica, discusses his journey from an entrepreneur to a philanthropist, the importance of goal setting, and his insights on personal growth, integrity, and authenticity.

He also shares his thoughts on the challenges and strategies of the apparel industry, the importance of targeted branding, and his personal reading list for continuous learning.

Importance of goal setting

Competitive swimming instilled in Wilson the value of hard work and goal setting.

This discipline and focus on results have been instrumental in his success as an entrepreneur.

Integrity is doing what I say I will do when I say I will do it in the expected way. – Chip Wilson

Midlife contemplation

Wilson observes that people often reassess their life choices, including relationships and careers, around the age of 43, leading to a period of midlife contemplation.